A Direct Method of Measuring Stray Load Loss in DC Machines

Stray load loss in dc machines is defined as the difference between the actual loss under load and the well-recognized loss. This paper describes a simple, reliable, and direct method of measuring this loss by means of a proposed short-circuit test with a correction factor for uncompensated-type dc machines. It also describes the sources and components of stray load losses as they occur under short-circuit test.